Lois Ehlert Author Study


Just starting our author study, we have already learned so many interesting things about Lois Ehlert! Did you know she was born and raised in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin? Today, she lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

UnderMyNose.jpgLois Ehlert always knew she wanted to be an artist. Learn about her in her autobiography Under My Nose.

Hands.jpgWhen she was a little girl, her parents encouraged her artistic talents. Learn all about it in her book Hands.

Lois Ehlert most often uses collage in her illustrations. After looking at her books Color Zoo and Circus, students used various shapes to try their hand at collage. What creative students we have!



Miss Gauvin's Class Trying Collage!

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Lois Ehlert often gets ideas for her stories from things that happen in her real life. One day, when she came back to her apartment, there was a squirrel inside! This was how she got the idea to write Nuts To You!


Below, find out what we would do if we came home and found a wild animal in our house!



Sully




Aiden B.



Riley


Aidden




Joey




Trenton




Destiny




Vivian




Lane




Ethan




Jacob




Claire




Aiden




Katia




Margaret




Dustin




Izayah




James



Mckenna



Jack




Jack